Instruction manual
8
Features
 Chapter 1 Overview
Compatible with film-camera accessories
The F65 is designed to be compatible with a variety of 
film-camera accessories, giving users a broad array of 
choices. These include ARRIFLEX-made bridge plates, 
matte boxes, follow focus units, lens focus/zoom/iris servo 
control units, and more. These film-camera accessories 
can be attached to the F65 without modification, enabling 
users who principally work with film to fully utilize their 
existing assets.
The F65 is equipped with one 12 V DC and connector one 
24 V DC
1)
 output connector to supply power to accessories 
connected to the camera.
1) To supply accessories with 24 V DC power, the camera must have both 
12 V DC and 24 V DC supplies, and the CAM POWER switch must be 
turned ON.
Assignable buttons
The F65 is equipped with assignable buttons on the side of 
the camera head.
The operator can assign frequently used functions, such as 
magnifying the image in the viewfinder, to assignable 
buttons to call these functions rapidly when working in the 
field.
Operational versatility
Cine mode
The camera operates in cine mode which records video 
without processing, on the presumption color grading is 
performed in post-production, while applying basic color 
grading to the VF/SDI outputs.
This means the camera can be operated just like a 
conventional film camera.
Shutter control
The shutter speed is adjustable in terms of shutter angle. 
You can also switch between a mechanical rotary shutter 
and an electronic shutter.
Monitor output selection
You can select imposition of markers in the monitor 
output, and also select a look-up table (LUT) for the 
desired tone of the monitor image. In addition, user-
defined LUTs created using CVP File Editor 5.0 
(September, 2012 release) can be imported.
Sensitivity adjustment function
The F65 employs an EI sensitivity indicator for shooting 
using a light meter, just as for film cameras, to enable 
overexposure/underexposure processing in post-
production.
ASC CDL
American Society of Cinematographers Color Decision 
List (ASC CDL) is a format for the exchange of basic color 
grading information, recommended by ASC, that defines 
functions for slope, offset, power, and saturation. The 
camera uses these functions to support adjustment of VF/
SDI output gain, black level, tone, and saturation. The 
adjustments made are not reflected in the master video 
signal, but are saved as metadata in the SR-R4 recorder. 
When recording, the video can be monitored on the VF/
SDI outputs by applying the values in metadata to the 
recorded material.
Other features
USB host connectors
The camera is equipped with USB connectors (host) for 
connection with an optional Wi-Fi adapter (CBK-WA01) 
to enable wireless camera operation from a tablet or other 
Wi-Fi capable device. 
Anamorphic format support
Normal VF/SDI video, without distortion, is output when 
using a 2x anamorphic lens.
Supports various setup methods
The F65 can be configured from a variety of devices. The 
basic configuration is performed on the camera’s 
subdisplay. However, detailed settings can be performed 
from the menu (VF Menu) displayed in the viewfinder or 
on a monitor connected to the SDI OUT connector. You 
can also make detailed settings by displaying the menu in 
a web browser or on a tablet device, such as an iPad.
1,2)
1) iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc. 
2) The items displayed in the menu that can be configured using a web 
browser or a tablet device may vary. For details, see “4-2 VF Menu List” 
(page 42). 










